Fire breaks out at govt hospital in Lucknow, 200 patients evacuated | Lucknow News – The Indian Express

The Deputy CM confirmed that no one was injured in the incident and fire brigade teams were working to douse the flames

A fire broke out at a government-run hospital here on Monday night, prompting the evacuation of nearly 200 patients, officials said. No casualties have been reported. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said. Videos that smoke was first noticed on the second floor of Lok Bandhu Raj Narayan Combined Hospital.

“After smoke was seen emanating from the second floor, evacuation of patients was immediately initiated. Approximately 200 patients in all have been moved to safety,” he said. Pathak confirmed that no one was injured in the incident and fire brigade teams were working to douse the flames.